In this episode of Realizations ๐๏ธ, the host interviews Robert Reffkin, the CEO and founder of Compass ๐งญ. Reffkin shares the story behind the company's name, inspired by the idea of helping clients navigate challenging times ๐ก๐.
He also discusses his diverse background ๐, from running marathons for charity ๐โโ๏ธ๐, working at the White House ๐บ๐ธ, to entering finance ๐ฐโspurred on by his mother's career as a real estate agent ๐ .
Reffkin emphasizes Compass's principles of entrepreneurship ๐ and their mission to better support agents ๐ค. He also voices strong opinions on real estate industry regulations โ๏ธ, like the NARโs clear cooperation policy, advocating for transparency ๐ and choice for homeowners.
Additionally, Reffkin highlights the impact of strong women ๐ช in his life and the significance of giving back through community initiatives like Compass Cares โค๏ธ. He shares his vision for the future of Compass and the real estate profession, aiming to elevate its status ๐ and foster greater community involvement ๐๐ก.
๐ค Featuring:
๐ก : Robert Reffkin
Robert Reffkin founded Compass in 2012, drawing inspiration from his mother, Ruth, a longtime real estate agent. Under his leadership, Compass ascended to become the country's #1 real estate brokerage in the United States, achieving half a trillion dollars in real estate sales. Robert holds both a B.A. and M.B.A. from Columbia University, and his professional background includes roles at McKinsey and Goldman Sachs, along with a tenure as a White House Fellow. Beyond his business endeavors, he has run 50 marathons in 50 states, raising $1 million for charitiesโincluding the nonprofit America Needs You, which he founded to empower young people from underprivileged backgrounds, assisting them in becoming the first in their families to attend college. He is also donating all of his proceeds from his recent book, No One Succeeds Alone, to nonprofits that help young people realize their dreams.
๐ก Key Topics Covered:
โ Why Robert founded Compass and the meaning behind its name
โ The 8 Compass Entrepreneurship Principles that drive success
โ How Robert's background in government and finance shaped his leadership
โ The importance of empowering real estate agents and supporting their success
โ Insights into clear cooperation and its impact on the real estate industry
โ Robert's vision for real estate in the next five years and Compassโ role in it
โ The role of strong women in Robertโs life and how it influences Compassโ culture
โ The importance of giving back through Compass Cares
๐ต Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!
๐ผ Connect with Robert Reffkin:
๐ Website โ http://www.robertreffkin.com/
๐ป Facebook โ https://www.facebook.com/robert.reffkin
๐ธ Instagram โ https://www.instagram.com/robreffkin/
๐ผ LinkedIn โ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertreffkin
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๐ธ Instagram โ https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/
๐ผ LinkedIn โ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/
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